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Medical devices, such as joint replacements, pacemakers, and surgical implants, are supposed to make patients’ lives healthier and easier. But negligent designs, manufacturing processes, and material choices cause many patients who receive medical devices to suffer disabling complications in the weeks, months, or years after they’re implanted in their bodies.

At Ferrer, Poirot & Wansbrough, our defective medical device lawyers know how dangerous some surgical products are, especially when complications go untreated for long periods of time. When devices begin to fail, they can rapidly cause serious health problems that can become systemic and affect the entire body within a matter of days or weeks.

If you or someone you love suspects a defective medical device injury, it’s important that you take the following steps right away:

Get medical attention—If you experience unexplained pain, inflammation, reduced mobility, bleeding, or swelling in the area where your device was implanted, you may be experiencing device-related complications. Go to a doctor or an emergency room as soon as possible to get a diagnosis and a treatment plan.

Call a defective medical device lawyer—People who suffer injuries and illnesses caused by defective medical devices may be unable to work for long periods of time, and they may require surgeries and physical rehabilitation. Having a lawyer on your side can help you get compensation for what you’ve gone through.

It’s important to act fast after a medical device injury, as statutes of limitations are limited, and the passage of time can make it more difficult to conclusively link your health problems to your implant as time passes. Call us today for a free consultation.

Several popular hip implants have been linked to serious health conditions and high failure rates, resulting in a recall by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Patients who received those hip implants often need revision surgeries to replace their defective hip implants. However, there are countless patients who still have defective and recalled hip implants inside their bodies.

If you think you received a defective hip implant, it’s important to protect your health and your rights to compensation by following these steps:

Speak with your doctor. No matter how long ago you received your hip implant, it’s important to bring it up with your doctor. If you’re unsure of the type of hip implant you received, you may be able to obtain that information from your doctor, as he or she will have access to your medical records. Not all hip replacements have been recalled or are dangerous, so no further action may be necessary.

Schedule corrective surgery if you’re experiencing symptoms. In most cases, patients who experience the symptoms of a failing hip replacement won’t get better without corrective surgery. That often means removing the recalled hip replacement and installing a newer, safer version to take its place.

Call a defective medical device lawyer. Revision surgeries are expensive. They can also sideline patients for days or even weeks while they recover–which means lost paychecks. An experienced legal team wants to fight for your rights to compensation.

Ferrer, Poirot & Wansbrough knows how devastating it is when patients like you find out they received defective hip replacements and must undergo second procedures to correct them. That’s why we’re here to help you get the money you deserve. Call today for a free consultation.

Medical devices are designed to help alleviate symptoms of a variety of conditions and illnesses and to provide relief to patients suffering from chronic pain, heart abnormalities, and joint pain or immobility. Even when patients make the decision to receive a medical implant, they may require several months of consultations and check-ups before they are approved.

Unfortunately, some patients who go through this process and receive medical devices—which often involves risky surgeries—end up feeling worse than they did before they received their implants. Their lives may even be in jeopardy as a result. At Ferrer, Poirot & Wansbrough, it’s our goal to make sure victims of defective medical devices get the help they deserve.

Medical bills – People who receive defective medical devices must not only pay for their original surgeries, but they may also have to pay for revision surgeries.

Lost wages – Many recipients of defective medical devices suffer so much pain and immobility that they become unable to return to work for months or even years.

Pain and suffering – Going through a potentially risky surgery only to have their health worsen is a nightmare scenario for patients, resulting in even more health complications than before their implants.

Victims of defective medical devices may feel helpless after receiving them. We’re here to make sure their voices are heard. If you or a loved one were harmed by a defective medical device, don’t wait to get the legal advocacy you deserve. Call today for a free consultation.

For many people, medical devices and implants are life-saving. They can help reduce symptoms of serious diseases, increase mobility, reduce pain, and even ensure that a person’s heart continues beating properly.

But for others, medical devices and implants can cause a host of complications, pain, and illness. The dangers of medical implants are two-fold. First, doctors and surgeons can make mistakes when prescribing medical devices, surgically implanting devices, or caring for patients post-op. Second, medical devices can be inherently dangerous due to poor manufacturing, design flaws, or low-quality components.

If you’re about to receive an implanted medical device, ask these questions:

Are there known side effects or complications associated with the device? As a patient, you have the right to be informed about your condition and all treatment options, including their potential risks, side effects, and complications.

Is the device removable or permanent? There’s always a risk of complications when a foreign object is implanted into the body. Removable devices are more easily taken out, but permanent implants can require major surgery to remove.

Being as informed as possible about the risks and reversibility of an implant before you agree to surgery can help you make the right decision for yourself and for your loved ones.

Medical devices are consumer products that are inserted into patients’ bodies to manage symptoms of serious diseases and conditions or to improve their quality of life. Implantable medical devices include metal-on-metal hip replacements, intrauterine devices, knee implants, hernia meshes, and IVC filters.

In most cases, these devices function as intended. They often help relieve debilitating symptoms and help patients manage their conditions more easily. But there’s always a risk when a medical device is implanted inside a patient’s body, and if complications develop, they can be life-threatening.

Medical devices can injure, sicken, or even kill due to these potential defects:

Flawed design – Some medical devices and implants are flawed even before they’re released to the market. They may have design errors that can cause them to fail once implanted, putting patients at risk.

Flawed manufacturing process – Even if the design is sound, medical devices and implants can fail if they aren’t manufactured correctly and with high-quality materials. Poorly made medical devices can break down inside a patient’s body and increase their risks of bleeding, developing infection, or organ perforation.

At Ferrer, Poirot & Wansbrough, it’s our goal to help anyone who was injured by a defective medical device. We know how devastating it can be to have surgery to receive a medical device implant—only to find out that it caused more harm than good.

Do you or a loved one have a HeartMate II® LVAS Pocket System Controller manufactured by Abbott-Thoratec? If so, you should speak with your doctor right away about your next steps, as the device was recalled by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on May 23, 2017.

The recall was prompted after Abbott-Thoratec received reports of more than 70 incidents, including 19 injuries and 26 deaths. Heartmate II Pocket System Controllers are external power supplies that connect to HeartMate II LVAS pumps, which are implanted heart pumps.

The controllers connect to the pumps via a lead under the skin, and patients are responsible for switching from their main devices to backup devices when necessary. However, the switching procedure can be difficult, and elderly or untrained patients may struggle to perform it. If the switching process takes too long, serious injuries or even death can occur.

Ferrer, Poirot & Wansbrough is here to assist victims of the recalled HeartMate II Pocket System Controller. We believe that all medical device manufacturers should be held accountable when their products injure or pose risks to patients, especially those who may struggle with complicated procedures like switching power supplies.

There are many types of medical implants, including hip replacements, knee implants, hernia meshes, transvaginal meshes, and shoulder replacement devices. All of these are designed to alleviate symptoms associated with a variety of injuries, illnesses, and medical conditions.

If you received a medical implant or device, you may find relief from your worst symptoms, but you also may experience lost mobility, inflammation, bleeding, or pain. Some medical implants can fail due to design flaws or poor surgical techniques, which may lead to debilitating or potentially life-threatening side effects.

Don’t wait to get help if you suspect your medical implant or device is defective—follow these two steps right away:

Get medical attention immediately. If you’re in severe pain or notice bleeding, go to an emergency room to get treated as quickly as possible. Tell the doctors and nurses about your medical device and the symptoms you’re experiencing. X-rays and a full physical examination can help them determine if your medical implant is causing your symptoms and if you need revision surgery or to have the device removed.

Call an experienced defective medical device lawyer. Medical devices are designed to make people like you feel better, but some of them can be dangerous and pose serious health risks. Having a law firm on your side can help you maximize your chances of getting compensation for any medical bills and lost wages you incur because of your defective implant.

Medical devices are supposed to make patients’ lives easier and more comfortable. Unfortunately, they aren’t always designed with safety in mind. Whether it’s due to cost-cutting measures, poor design, or low-quality manufacturing processes, some medical devices can cause patients to develop serious and even life-threatening complications.

Even if your medical device hasn’t been recalled or linked to dangerous health conditions, it’s still important that you stay vigilant and talk to your doctor right away if you notice any of the following symptoms:

Pain – One of the most common signs of a defective medical device is pain. The pain can be localized to the site where the device is used or was implanted, or it can spread throughout your body.

Swelling – Implanted medical devices are supposed to work harmoniously with your body’s own physiology. Unfortunately, defective devices can interfere with your body’s functions due to poor design or low-quality materials, resulting in swelling and fluid buildup.

Reduced mobility – If you experienced reduced mobility and lost range of motion in an area where you received a medical device, it may be due to the implant’s flawed design or the device loosening inside your body.

At Ferrer, Poirot & Wansbrough, our team of defective medical device lawyers has helped many people who were injured or suffered complications due to implants and devices that were supposed to improve their health and well-being.

If you or someone you love received a medical device and developed complications, we want to speak with you. Our consultations are free, and we’re available to take your call 24/7.

Hundreds of thousands of women receive breast implants every year for a variety of reasons. Whether due to a mastectomy or for purely cosmetic reasons, the quality and safety of the implants are extremely important. In recent years, some implants have been linked to an increased risk of a rare and potentially fatal form of cancer. The risk is associated with thousands of textured implants, yet the threat isn’t prominent on product labeling.

Thankfully, if caught early, this form of lymphoma can be treated by corrective surgery and/or chemotherapy. However, the longer it goes undiagnosed, the harder it may be to eliminate the disease. Women should look for the following symptoms:

Painful swelling

Fluid buildup around the implant

Lumps in the breast or armpit

If you or someone you love underwent breast augmentation and developed lymphoma, contact the lawyers at Ferrer, Poirot & Wansbrough immediately. You may be entitled to compensation from the manufacturer for medical expenses and more. We’ll do everything within our power to determine the cause of your condition and fight to get you the compensation you deserve. Contact us today for a free, no obligation consultation. The lawyers at Ferrer, Poirot & Wansbrough want to help.

Shoulder replacement surgery has become a common procedure performed in hospitals around the world. The surgeons who perform this procedure depend on manufacturers, such as Zimmer Biomet, to provide safe and durable medical devices. One of theses devices, the Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder Humeral, has been used in thousands of shoulder replacement surgeries. In fact, if you’ve undergone shoulder replacement surgery since 2008, you may have one of these devices implanted in you right now.

In recent years, the Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder Humeral has been recalled due to reports of the device fracturing inside the patient’s body, causing sever pain and loss of shoulder function. Victims of these malfunctions often require corrective surgeries in order to regain use of their shoulders.

If you or someone you love experienced shoulder pain or loss of function after undergoing a total shoulder replacement surgery, you may be entitled to compensation from the manufacturer. Call Ferrer, Poirot & Wansbrough today for a free evaluation of your claim. Our legal staff is ready to investigate the cause of your health complications and hold the responsible party accountable. That could mean compensation for medical expenses and much more. Contact us today for your free, no obligation consultation.